PROJECT ENGINEERING - TOY DIVISION

Tamco Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamco Holdings Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a highly experienced Toy Engineer to drive end-to-end manufacturing for major US retailers. You will bridge overseas clients and Asia factories, own sourcing, QC, and timely shipments with travel to supplier sites and reporting to senior management.

Candidates should have 8+ years in toy engineering, hands-on knowledge of materials and tooling, and fluent English plus Cantonese/Mandarin for factory communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of dedicated engineering and production experience in the toy industry.
• Direct experience handling high-volume orders for US retailers (Target, Walmart).
• Strong knowledge of plastics, injection molding, metals, foams, paints, fabrics.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot on the factory floor and implement solutions.
• Willingness to travel frequently to supplier sites in China.
• Fluent English; Cantonese and Mandarin for factory communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End sourcing and factory identification for toys.
• Lead product and tooling development lifecycles with suppliers.
• Champion quality control from development to shipment.
• Coordinate with US clients to meet market expectations.
• Track production quality and ensure on-time shipments.
• Provide daily updates to senior management.

Skills

Toy industry experience

US market experience

Engineering troubleshooting

Quality control

Excel proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Toy Engineer to drive our end-to-end manufacturing process, primarily serving major US retailers and importers. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep toy manufacturing expertise who can seamlessly bridge the gap between overseas clients and Asia-based factories, ensuring top-tier sourcing, strict quality control, and flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Sourcing: Execute product sourcing, factory identification, and qualification. Handle quotations and drive the entire product and tooling development lifecycle.

Proactive Problem Solving: Act as the technical point person for engineering troubleshooting. Identify production bottlenecks or material issues early and implement practical, effective solutions to keep manufacturing on track.

Quality Control & Compliance: Take full ownership of product quality from initial development through to final shipment. Execute product testing, enforce QC specifications, review packaging, and assist conduct routine factory compliance audits.

US Client Coordination: Serve as a primary operational contact for overseas Toy clients, providing daily updates and ensuring all US market expectations and standards are met.

Timeline & Production Tracking: Coordinate production quality control. Work closely with Merchandising and Shipping departments to guarantee on-time shipments.

Factory Liaison & Reporting: Facilitate clear, continuous communication between China factories and US clients to resolve any production, timeline, or quality issues immediately. Provide detailed daily updates to Senior Management.

Requirements:

Industry Expertise: Minimum of 8+ years of dedicated engineering and production experience in the Toy industry, with a proven track record in sourcing and quality control.

US Market Focus: Direct experience handling products, engineering requirements, and high-volume orders for major US retailers, specifically Target and Walmart.

Technical Knowledge: Deep, hands‑on understanding of toy manufacturing materials, factory equipment, and processes (including plastics, injection molding, metals, foams, paints, cut & sew, and fabrics).

Problem‑Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot on the factory floor and provide actionable engineering and manufacturing solutions.

Education: University degree, highly preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.

Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to supplier sites in China for on‑site monitoring, auditing, and real‑time troubleshooting.

Language Skills: Trilingual fluency is required. Excellent spoken and written English to report to US clients and management, alongside fluent Cantonese and Mandarin for factory communication.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and data organization.